NHTSA vehicle safety data
2019 Kia Soul
The 2019 Kia Soul has 1 NHTSA recall and 123 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Kia dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2019 Kia Soul. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
AIR BAGS
NHTSA #22V031000Reported January 25, 2022 · Kia Motors America
Defect description
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
Safety consequence
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.